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C. difficile – Are your guts ever normal again?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Jul 15 5:56pm | Replies (646)

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@ngorman25

@pixie1960 I had cdiff 4 years ago. Was hospitalized for 8 days. Was put on medication 4 times over 6 months and then was offered the fmt via colonoscopy. I truly believe it saved my life! Although I have never been able to gain back the weight (14 lbs), I have been okay. It was the best decision for me. I was never even told about the pills. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. Good luck!

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@ngorman25 It was very kind of you to Reply. Im sorry you've had such a rough time! Yours is a very encouraging experience with an FMT Colonoscopy. I have been on Dificid the Typical 10 day period. Then my Inf Disease Dr put me on an Extended regimen of 1 pill every other day for 28 days. I got better during this time and was offered the FMT Colonoscopy during this same time, and told the Dr I would think it over. I decided to have it done but have been unable to get back in with the Gastro Dr to get it Scheduled. You have encouraged me to keep trying to get this procedure done.
I would like to ask a few Questions, please. (1)-Did you get sick drinking the Prep fot the Colonoscopy? (2)-How long before you could tell a real difference after the FMT (Days, Months, etc?)- ie, no diarhea, stomach roll and churn, and the rest? (3)- Approximately how long were you able to retain the FMT Treatment immediatley following the procedure? (I have MS and my Muscles are weakened from it and from the Recurrent C-diff episodes). I am afraid I wouldnt be able to retain the FMT treatment long enough for it colonize the good bacteria. (4)-Did you have the Procedure and go home the same day? I am 63 and live alone and have some concern due to weight loss and weakness I might not do well if it makes you very sick afterwards and you have to run to Restroom and back for days?
Thank you for the time . I hope you can gain your weight back and I'm glad to hear you are doing ok now. Its a pretty rough road, as you no doubt know! Thank you!